Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Lion

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

1. The Lion Marker

Inscription. Dating from before 1618 the premier coaching inn on the London-Holyhead route. Famous visitors include Charles Dickens, Paganini William IV, Jenny Lind, D'Quincy, Madame Tussaud, Disraeli. Particular features of note include Adam Ballroom & Tapestry Lounge.

Erected by Rotary Club of Shrewsbury.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1618.

Location. 52° 42.392′ N, 2° 45.079′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It is on Wyle Cop, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England SY1 1XB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

It is also on the British Marches.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Drapers Hall (about 180 meters away); The Market Hall (about 210 meters away); Cadman (about 210 meters away); Clive of India Statue (about 210 meters away); The English Bridge (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Abbey Gardens (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Darwin's Shrewsbury (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.

Additional keywords. blue plaque

The Lion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

2. The Lion and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.